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954 What about my Namaz, is it still acceptable by God if I am reading behind the Imam who lies for some reason and I am aware of that e.g. not declaring his salary for the sake of less tax or for mosque committee or got mortgage and paying interest.
A person must have correct Aqaid in the rulings of Islam and its teaching, and believe piety to be present in the Imam to allow him to pray behind him. One should not allow a person who is Fasiq (someone guilty of openly and flagrantly violating Islamic law, someone whose moral character is corrupt) or Fajir (wicked evil-doer i.e. a sinner by action) to lead the Salah. The actions of an Imam or otherwise to lie or deceive are indeed incorrect.

As for the Imam not declaring his salary for the sake of less tax or for mosque committee or got mortgage and paying interest, bears no restriction on him leading the Salah. However if the Imam performs actions that violate Islamic Ruling then he will be accountable for his action.

For the criteria of Imamat (Leading Islamic Congregation) please refer to Q427.

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
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